Winter had begun to melt and puddle in Spring’s benevolent warmth.  It’s that awkward and messy, yet exciting time in our yards and gardens when life begins to sprout amid the mucky, soggy spoils of a new season.  Possibility abounds! …

  Drifting, dancing snow swirled wildly upon the wind, suspended momentarily before falling to the ground.  The great hardwoods sluffed and shuddered the fleecing while the evergreens donned it with style and panache.  Their mighty boughs bore the weight both beautifully and pragmatically….

Location, location, location!  You’re going to need a warm, sunny location in order to attract butterflies.  These beauties are cold-blooded creatures that require sun to warm their bodies, so locate a place within your yard that offers lots of sun and protection…